Slow Cooker Smothered Chicken

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Slow cooker smothered chicken features tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy gravy made from cream of mushroom and chicken soups. This dump-it-and-forget-it 5 minute prep meal is perfect for busy weeknights.

When my schedule gets crazy, I turn to slow cooker smothered chicken. It’s super easy to throw together, and the slow cooker does all the work.

By the time dinner rolls around, I’ve got tender, juicy chicken smothered in creamy gravy. This dish is my favorite way to end a busy day!

For more comfort food, be sure to try our Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken and Slow Cooker Beef Stew.

Why I love this recipe

• Just set it and forget it, it’s an effortless meal!
• The combination of spices and creamy soups makes the chicken incredibly tasty.
• It’s the ultimate comfort food and even the most picky kids will love it.
• You can pair it with various sides to keep things interesting.

Ingredients

• boneless skinless chicken breasts
• cream of mushroom soup
• cream of chicken soup
• water
• spices: salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika

Step by step

1. Trim the chicken breasts and place them in your slow cooker.
2. Pour the cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup over the chicken.
3. Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and paprika. Stir.
4. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 7.5-8 hours.
5. Halfway through cooking, give the soups a good stir. If you’re setting and forgetting, stir them together at the beginning.
6. Once the chicken is cooked through, shred it with two forks, then mix it back into the gravy.
7. Serve up with rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Variations

If you want to change things up a bit, consider adding some fresh mushrooms or onions or some fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the slow cooker for extra flavor.

You can also substitute the chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a richer taste.

Serving suggestions

You can pair this chicken with a variety of sides:

• serve over fluffy rice or cauliflower rice
• enjoy with egg noodles to soak up all that delicious gravy
• pair with cheesy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience
• add a veggie side dish like green beans almondine or creamed spinach to round out the meal

Storage

Store your leftover slow cooker smothered chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or chicken broth if the gravy has thickened too much.

If you try this recipe please comment and rate it below, I love hearing from you!

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